News India Live, Digital Desk: Do you often feel tired? Are you short of breath and pale on your face? If so, then there may be a problem of ‘iron’ deficiency or ‘anemia’ in your body. It is also commonly called ‘anemia’, where the level of hemoglobin falls. To deal with this, people often take expensive supplements, but nature has given us a small miraculous thing that very few of us know about! Its name is ‘Halim seeds’, which is also called garden cress seeds in English. Doctors also consider it an excellent and natural way to increase iron in the body.

Why is this tiny halim seed so special?

Haleem seeds (Benefits of Haleem seeds) are truly a treasure trove of nutrients. These small seeds are especially rich in iron (iron rich food), which is very important for the production of hemoglobin. Apart from this, folic acid, vitamin C, vitamin A and fiber are also found in good quantities in them.

Doctors’ advice believes that Halim seeds can serve as an excellent dietary supplement for people suffering from iron deficiency or pregnant women who need more iron. It helps in increasing the hemoglobin level in the blood, which brings energy to the body, removes weakness and also improves the skin.

Doctor told the best way to eat Haleem seeds (How to eat Haleem seeds):

Now the question comes that how to eat this miraculous seed? Instead of eating it raw, it is advised to eat it in certain ways so that it can get its full benefits. Doctors recommend that:

• By soaking in water: The best method is to soak the haleem seeds in water overnight. By morning these seeds swell and their nutritional value increases. You can drink it straight with water or add it to your curd, smoothie or salad.


• With Lemon: Since halim seeds contain iron and vitamin C helps in iron absorption, taking it with lemon water is even more beneficial. Drink soaked Haleem seeds by adding them to lemon water.


• In Ladoo or Chikki: You can make small ladoo (Halim ladoo) or chikki by roasting Halim seeds and mixing them with sesame seeds or jaggery. It can be eaten as a snack especially in winter.


• Mixing with food: They can also be eaten by adding a little amount to pulses, vegetables or soup, although eating soaked is considered more effective.

Eating one teaspoon (about 5-7 grams) of Haleem seeds daily can be extremely beneficial for the body. But yes, if you have any serious health problem then definitely consult your doctor before including it in your diet. By including this tiny seed in your daily diet, you can easily deal with iron deficiency and anemia.